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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Soups Β» Curried Quinoa Red Lentil Soup

    ★★★★★ from 2 reviews

    Curried Quinoa Red Lentil Soup

    Published Mar 19, 2013 Β· Modified Feb 1, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 14 Comments

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    How would you feel about one last soup shebang to rid ourselves of this dreadfully dreary mid-March weather?

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    I feel pretty good about it, as does my lunchbox.

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    This soup is the perfect blend of creamy coconut and almond milk, toasty veggies, red lentils, quinoa and warm spices. Hi healthy little soup!  Red lentils don't hold their shape when cooked like brown or green lentils do, so they basically disappear into the soup, creating thick and creamy bliss without any cream at all. Be a smart cook and make this now.

    We shall all choose to ignore the fact that this soup looks like a big pile of mud. Be nice!

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    Allow me to mention a word to the wise about the spices.  These wonderful spices take the soup from good to great. If you're frugal like some of us and don't want to buy a whole jar of garam masala, feel free to pick some up from the bulk bins at Whole Foods like I did. It cost me like ten cents. I also got some bay leaves that didn't weight enough to cost anything. FREE BAY LEAVES. I'm into it.

    I did, however, score a noteworthy jar of coriander for under three dollars at Kroger.

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    It's really hard to believe that soup can be so darn tasty and so darn healthy at the same time.

    Believe it, baby!

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    Curried Quinoa Red Lentil Soup

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 4-5 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup chopped onion (about half a large onion)
    • 3 large carrots, diced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 15oz can light coconut milk
    • 2 ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup red lentils
    • ½ cup dry quinoa
    • 1 tbsp curry powder
    • 2 tsp garam masala
    • 1 tsp coriander
    • ½ tsp salt (add more to taste)

    Instructions

    1. In a large pot, saute the onions and carrots in a bit of oil over medium heat for about ten minutes, stirring often.
    2. Add garlic and cook for a couple more minutes.
    3. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
    4. Turn heat up to high. Once soup begins to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes.
    5. Remove lid and give soup a good stir. Cook on low for another ten minutes or so uncovered to allow flavors to meld.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Adrienne says

      August 01, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      I made this and I would say it's more of a curry...maybe a very thick stew rather than a soup. It was delicious though, and super easy. I added some frozen okra I had left over from when I made a gumbo. It was a nice addition. πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

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    2. Janielle says

      October 01, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Are the red lentils supposed to be cooked prior to being added with the other ingredients? I'm new to using lentils.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 01, 2014 at 9:35 pm

        Nope! They'll cook up with everything else.

        Reply
    3. Jamie says

      October 17, 2013 at 8:02 pm

      Made this recipe for tonight's dinner in the crock pot....Delicious!

      Reply
    4. Rachel schaeffer says

      April 08, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Just finished eating this soup for dinner! It was delicious and even my meat loving husband said he'd eat it again : )

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      • Alexis says

        April 08, 2013 at 9:24 pm

        Thanks so much, Rachel! I always feel great when carnivores are all over veggie fare πŸ™‚

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    5. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      March 21, 2013 at 12:26 pm

      This sounds amazing!! I love both lentils and quinoa, and the use of curry in a soup sounds fabulous. This recipe is definitely calling my name :).

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 21, 2013 at 10:45 pm

        Curry soup is THE BOMB.

        Reply
    6. Julia says

      March 20, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Between the lentils, quinoa and coconut milk, this recipe is pure comfort in a bowl for me! I love lentil soup and today has been rainy and dreary, so I'm inspired to whip it up tonight. I think your soup is gorgeous and I'd say it's worth its weight in gold!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        March 21, 2013 at 10:46 pm

        Comfort in a bowl is right! It's really rainy here too...I guess that's why I'm having it for lunch like every day this week! Thanks so much for the compliment, Julia πŸ™‚

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    7. Sally says

      March 20, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      wow. this looks AMAZING and everything I am craving right now. I have to make it sometime. I looove lentil soup.

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      • Alexis says

        March 21, 2013 at 10:46 pm

        Thanks, Sally! If you love lentil soup then this is for you!

        Reply
    8. Alaine @ My GF DF Living says

      March 19, 2013 at 11:14 pm

      Wow, this looks great! One last cold weather soup. I like the idea of that! If only spring would come now. I am glad to have found your blog! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 21, 2013 at 10:47 pm

        It better be the last cold weather soup....or else! Glad you found me too πŸ™‚

        Reply

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